Master's project/major paper
Handbook
- Master's Project Handbook: This handbook describes the individuals involved in the master’s project and major paper review process, as well as the required steps and forms.
Templates
A major paper/project template (.docx format) has been created for your ease of use and/or reference.
Students are responsible for informing themselves of any special formats or standards required by their program or discipline.
If you need assistance, there are many resources available to assist you with your writing.
Timelines and deadlines
There are master’s project and major paper deadlines each term in order to guide students and their faculty advisor or supervisor(s) through each step of the process. The objective is to help students meet requirements for specific program end dates or for graduation ceremonies.
If you are a master’s student or faculty advisor/research supervisor looking to plan a master’s project or paper for review, please use the following material for guidance. First, review the Master’s Project/Major Paper Handbook, which describes each step in the review process, and then prepare a plan of action using our example timeline and checklist.
- Timeline: sample timeline of what needs to be completed by various deadlines prior to review by assessors.
- Deadlines: list of master’s project and major paper deadlines to complete all program requirements by the end of an academic term.
Forms
- Establishment of Second Reader for Major Project or Major Paper: Faculty advisor or supervisor(s), along with the graduate program director, identify a second reader for the project or major paper. The form is submitted to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS).
- Certificate of Approval - Master's Project or Major Paper form: A student’s review committee must sign the Certificate of Approval to confirm that the project or major paper is approved.
- Submission of Master's Project or Major Paper form: Students that are interested in having their project or major paper uploaded to the Library’s electronic repository (storage of research and scholarly output of the university) can submit this form to SGPS.
- Early Completion Tuition Refund Form: Students who submit their final project or major paper to SGPS prior to the end of an academic term may apply for partial tuition refund. In order to be eligible for a tuition refund, students must receive a pass/certificate of approval for their project or paper and it must be received by the program office by the refund dates listed on the tuition and fees web page. Students must also meet the eligibility requirements for refunds.
